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Wastyn Family History

Wastyn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Easton, Kasten, Aston, Hasty, Hasten, Haston, Westen, Baston, Mastin

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Where is the Wastyn family from?

You can see how Wastyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastyn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wastyn families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Wastyn family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wastyn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wastyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wastyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Wastyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 48 immigration records available for the last name Wastyn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Wastyn. For the veterans among your Wastyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wastyn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Wastyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wastyn in 1968 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wastyn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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